Isaac Herzog

Significant award inspired by tragedy: Herzog presents Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026

The prize is awarded to individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing mutual respect and tolerance who work towards creating harmony in the societies in which they live.

PRESIDENT HERZOG presents the Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026 at the President’s Residence.
PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, illustrative.

Herzog calls out 'brutalization' in Israeli society, Ben-Gvir says he is 'not fit to be president'

President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi, after receiving his credentials at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.

Somaliland embassy to be based in Jerusalem, newly inaugurated ambassador says

Noam Bettan with Israeli President Isaac Herzog

Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog after winning second place at Eurovision


Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel welcomed by Herzog in historic ceremony

President says new partnership will promote cooperation “for the benefit of both our peoples and the entire region.”

President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi, after receiving his credentials at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.

Head of village council, deputy, shot in Arab village Jadeidi-Makr

Police Commissioner Danny Levi said the shooting “crossed a red line,” calling it a direct attack on elected officials and the rule of law.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

A growing alliance: Panama’s Jewish ambassador wants to bring Israel closer to Latin America

“Jewish members were part of the foundation of Panama,” Panama’s charismatic Ambassador to Israel, Ezra Cohen, tells the Magazine.

PANAMA’S AMBASSADOR Ezra Cohen: Full circle. (Marc Israel Sellem) COHEN’S FATHER in the Israeli army in 1948, right before his capture by Jordanian forces.

Grapevine, May 15, 2026: Ah, Jerusalem

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AVIVA SIEGEL reads an excerpt from her book to President Isaac Herzog.

Herzog warns Israel’s greatest internal threat is growing division at ‘Time to Talk’ conference

“They want to hear us, and they want to know they have our backing,” he said.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the  ‘President’s Conference for a Shared Israeli Future’ in Jerusalem on May 13, 2026.

Chile to return ambassador to Israel, Kast tells Herzog

President Isaac Herzog also discussed with Chilean President José Antonio Kast strengthening cooperation between the two countries in health, artificial intelligence, and technology.

Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast attends a press conference at the Chilean embassy, after meeting his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei, in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 6, 2026.

Grapevine, May 8, 2026: A special Shabbat treat

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

WORLD WIZO president Anat Vidor (3rd from left) with members of the Buenos Aires City Legislature.

Double murder brings total of Israeli Arabs killed since beginning of year to over 100

President Isaac Herzog described the high murder rate within the Arab community as an "ugly stain" on Israeli society, demanding that the government act to reduce the violent crime rate.

Magen David Adom ambulances

Prosecution prepared to hold plea bargain talks with Netanyahu defense, A-G’s Office says

Herzog’s invitation was intended to begin preliminary contacts over the possibility of a plea bargain in Netanyahu’s criminal trial.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Grapevine, May 1, 2026: A landmark amendment

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

THE GIARDINO restaurant at The Jaffa hotel.